INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE EDUCATION

概要

We learn by comparing. Through making comparisons, we can understand our own education system better. This course introduces students to the history and nature of the field of comparative education, and the theories and comparative tools that guide its work. It then examines educational issues from a comparative perspective. Topics include actors in education (international organizations; private jukus; parents), cultural comparisons on the aims of education, and relationships of religion, gender and education. By exploring how these issues are addressed and debated in different parts of the world, students can acquire a broader understanding of the dynamic process of education and its relationship with cultural, and social factors, as well as a critical appreciation of their own educational traditions. Students are expected to study assigned readings and videos, write reaction papers and discuss these in class, prepare short individual presentations on educational issues, and work on a group research as a final project. Please note that contents of this syllabus may be subject to change.

目標

• To gain an understanding of what comparative education is about and its origins. • To analyze educational issues in comparative perspective.

授業外の学習

Students are expected each week to: a) study the assigned readings (2-3 hrs) b) write reaction papers (0.5 - 1 hr) c) prepare group research paper and presentation as a final project (1 hr) d) prepare individual presentation (1 hr)

所要時間: 190 minutes